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Curtain size guide next.
When you begin to measure for curtains it s important to decide whether you want to mount.
Next ready made curtains come in three lengths.
To ensure that curtain panels look ample when closed they should have a combined width that is 2 to 2 5 times the width of the window rod.
Choose your curtain length.
You can find curtains in a few standard lengths.
Common fullness multipliers multiply your measured width by.
137cm 54 183cm 72 and 229cm 90.
63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches.
Curtains and drapery panels come in standard lengths of 63 inches 84 inches 95 inches 108 inches and 120 inches.
Tier curtains which are shorter and generally don t cover an entire window are usually either 24 inches or 36 inches long.
The heading tape on pencil pleat is suitable for all tracks and poles as it has three pockets to enable it to be hung at different heights.
Panel widths vary according to style and manufacturer but 54 inches is a standard width.
Tier curtains also referred to as café curtains or kitchen tiers come in 24 inch and 36 inch lengths.
How to measure for curtains determine mounting technique.
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Before you buy decide how you plan to hang your curtains.
This doesn t mean these are the only curtain lengths it s just what you re likely to find online and in stores ready made.
The size of your windows and look you wish to achieve will greatly influence panel width and length but a general rule of thumb is that your curtains should be at least 1 5 times the width of the window to ensure proper coverage.
Before you measure your window for width it s best to choose the length of your curtain rod.
That means if you are ordering grommet style or rod pocket style the total drapery width should be at least 2 times the window rod widths.
The sizes quoted in the book are for each curtain of the pair.
If your window measures 36 wide window width x 2 72 you need curtains that will give a minimum width of 72 or 2 panels for that window.
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